John Paul Sarkisian: The Father of Cher and His Complex Legacy
Introduction John Paul Sarkisian was an Armenian-American man whose life, while overshadowed by the fame of his daughter, Cher, is a story of struggle, cultural pride, and resilience. He was born on March 23, 1926, in Oakland, California, to Armenian immigrant parents, Ghiragos “George” Sarkisian and Siranousch “Blanche” Dilkian. His life was marked by financial…